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July 26, 2020
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The results of the most recent survey showed that 46% of patients have experienced a decline in their financial security and ability to pay for their care, and nearly 25% worry that they may lose their insurance as a result of the pandemic.
February 19, 2020
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It’s important to match therapies to goals and fitness when treating older patients diagnosed with cancer.
August 15, 2019
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Progress in cancer comes slowly, in bits and pieces and not in sudden bursts of success. And even when “breakthroughs” happen, it usually takes a long time to confirm that the early results actually make a difference.
February 21, 2019
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Shouldn’t we at least have the courtesy to supply the drug at no cost to those who took it as part of the trial?
June 24, 2017
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Len Lichtenfeld, M.D., Deputy Chief Medical Officer at the American Cancer Society answers the question, “What is the best anti-cancer diet?”
May 12, 2017
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What vitamins and supplements have been shown to fight cancer, and which ones are dangerous and should be avoided?
April 24, 2017
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I’ve been hearing a lot about the importance of understanding genes when it comes to developing, diagnosing and treating cancer. What should I know about genetics in order to best protect myself and my family?
March 10, 2017
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Should patients avoid immunotherapy because of the side effects that have been reported? Dr. Lichtenfeld shares his thoughts.
December 22, 2016
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Len Lichtenfeld offers insight on the new Oncology Care Model.
August 26, 2016
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There are many promising and important points in Vice President Biden's Cancer Moonshot, but Len Lichtenfeld believes that prioritizing clinical trials is one of the more vital ones.
May 20, 2016
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Cancer care is clearly becoming more complex — and the world isn’t standing still to wait for patients or their health care professionals to catch up.
February 20, 2015
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Targeted drugs for cancer can be extremely expensive. What help is there for patients who can't support that cost?
December 01, 2014
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Q: Who should be in charge of my care once I am finished with cancer treatment?
September 25, 2014
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We know what we need to do to prevent skin cancer, and now is the time to do it.
June 16, 2014
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Cancer survivors should learn understand their treatment and look out for problems that could occur after treatment.
December 09, 2013
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Personalized medicine should be based on science, but also on quality care for the individual patient.
September 18, 2013
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Is it true that dichloroacetate treats cancer but that drug manufacturers won’t make it because it wouldn’t be profitable.
June 19, 2013
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Q: Is it just me, or is anyone else at all concerned about the quality of food served in hospitals?
March 13, 2013
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While cancer deaths overall decreases slightly, some cancers are seeing an increase.
December 17, 2012
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Q: Why do hospital cafeterias continue to offer foods that are clearly bad for people?
June 16, 2012
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Should cancer patients be concerned with counterfeit drugs?
December 21, 2011
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Q: My doctor suggests I get a PSA test, but I want to avoid unnecessary treatment. What do you suggest?
September 14, 2011
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Patients suffer when diagnostic and treatment data doesn't flow from one doctor to another.
June 13, 2011
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Q & A: Clinical Trials Are Essential to Cancer Care
March 03, 2011
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Should Medicare pay for advance care planning?
December 09, 2010
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A study highlights the need for palliative care.
September 07, 2010
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Adherence to oral hormone therapy for breast cancer patients is important, but non-compliance, and its consequences, are just now being recognized.
FDA Approves Post-Surgical Keytruda for Lung Cancer Subset
Iadademstat-Placebo Combo to Be Studied in Neuroendocrine Cancers
Acknowledging Cancer-Related Cognitive Impairment May Be Best Treatment for Breast Cancer Survivors Versus Physical, Mindfulness Exercises
'Cancer Ghosting' Is an Unfortunate Reality